"Make the Right Call" - When to call 911
Saving 911 Medical Resources for True Medical Emergencies
COVID-19 UPDATE
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Or, call the Arlington County Department of Health (703) 228-7999 or the Virginia Department of Health at 877-ASK-VDH3.
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We need to keep our ambulances and medical providers available for true medical emergencies. We can NOT transport anyone to sampling or testing sites nor can we provide COVID-19 testing to our patients. Please click here for more information about when to call 911.
“Make the Right Call” is a community extension of the successful campaign ACFD initiated several years ago working collaboratively with local long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and community clinics to decrease unnecessary utilization of emergency medical resources. Based on this success, and noting the success of similar programs nationwide, we are now expanding our outreach and public education efforts to ensure the entire community has access to materials and information. More information regarding the “Make the Right Call” program can be found on our website as well as social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @ArlingtonVAFD.
Firehouses now closed to the public - Donations UPDATE
Effective immediately all Arlington County Fire Department facilities are closed to the public. If you have an emergency you are encouraged to dial 911. If you can not dial 911 or are in immediate danger or would like to report an emergency in person then you may still come to any Arlington County firehouse for assistance.
If you are feeling sick, call your healthcare provider or the Arlington County Health Department (703)228-7999, but please do not visit a firehouse for an evaluation. Many first responders nationwide have been quarantined because of exposure to COVID-19. We are trying to maintain our staffing levels for emergency responses, so we cannot afford to keep our firefighter/EMT’s away from work.
All scheduled activities at firehouses are canceled. Updates will be posted on this website or on social media @ArlingtonVAFD.
Donations UPDATE – We appreciate all of the generosity but please DO NOT visit any Fire Department locations unannounced. Please coordinate all food donations by emailing jtirelli@arlingtonva.us
To donate supplies please visit the Virginia Hospital Center Community Support page
FILE OF LIFE for Medical information
The File of Life enables Fire and Medical personnel to obtain a quick and accurate medical history when a patient or family member is unable to provide it. Please fill this out and place it on your refrigerator or the room where you spend most of your time. Print the forms out here File of Life Form – Final
Free Home Smoke Alarms
Did you know? The Arlington County Fire Department provides free smoke alarm installations for Arlington residents.
Mobile Alerts
Register for Arlington Alerts to receive emergency text messages on your mobile phone or pager and by email.
Visits & Tours - Canceled - Updated Donation information
Interested in having someone from the Fire Department visit a class or community meeting? Want to tour a fire station?
Effective immediately all Arlington County Fire Department facilities are closed to the public. If you have an emergency you are encouraged to dial 911. If you can not dial 911 or are in immediate danger or would like to report an emergency in person then you may still come to any Arlington County firehouse for assistance. All scheduled activities at firehouses are canceled. Updates will be posted on this website or on social media @ArlingtonVAFD.
Donations UPDATE – We appreciate all of the generosity but please DO NOT visit any Fire Department locations unannounced. Please coordinate all food donations by emailing jtirelli@arlingtonva.us . Thank YOU!!!
To donate supplies please visit the Virginia Hospital Center Community Support page
